Philomena (12A) Ely Cinema 7.30pm tickets available on the door
Director: Stephen Frears. Starring: Steve Coogan, Judi Dench, Michelle Fairley. 98 mins.
An Oscar-worthy Judi Dench plays Philomena seeking out the illegitimate son taken from her in one of Ireland’s notorious convents. She is helped by journalist Martin Sixsmith, whose
dogged tactics lead them to a series of superb plot twists. Remarkable performances from
this odd couple, whose earthy chemistry, coupled with a sharp and very funny script.
Contains infrequent strong language and moderate sex references.